Here is how the monitor should be connected:

Make sure the black cord is plugged into the monitor and into the power source.
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Make sure the blue chord is plugged into the back of the monitor.
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Plug the other end of the plug into the back of the computer as shown here:
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The back of the monitor should look like this when you are done.
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